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QOTD Archive
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QOTD: Van or Pickup – Which Would You Use For This Situation?
Posted on November 6, 2018 | 50 CommentsBefore I jump into this, I will freely admit what I am about to outline is definitely a first world dilemma. There is no right or wrong answer for this […] -
QOTD: It’s Not Only Deer Season, But Unicorn Season; What Unicorn Are You Wanting To Find?
Posted on November 1, 2018 | 139 CommentsThe automotive kingdom has, in theory at least, a wide variety of unicorns. With deer season looming for those of us in certain locales, let’s extend this hunting season to […] -
CC Outtake/QOTD: 1998 Ford Windstar Northwoods & 1980 Datsun 200B Aspen GL – Stumble Across A Forgotten Limited Edition Lately?
Posted on October 24, 2018 | 29 CommentsForgotten special editions are kind of my bag. I’ve written 21 different articles on various obscure limited-run models that have been lost to time and there are a few more […] -
QOTD: Would You take the Buick or the Mystery Car?
Posted on October 21, 2018 | 49 CommentsEarlier this summer, my wife and I were on a nice long walk in the summer in the evening. While on the walk, we went past this house, which of […] -
Auto-Biography/QOTD: I Worked at a Gas Station Like This Solo at Age 15 – What Was Your First Job?
Posted on October 10, 2018 | 85 Commentsvintage snapshot from Dave Gelinas’ collection I was fifteen in the fall of 1968 and heard that the older brother of my friend was quitting his Saturday job at the […] -
QOTD: What’s Your GM FWD A-Body Story – Doesn’t Everyone Have One?
Posted on September 25, 2018 | 105 CommentsI walked by a pristine Olds Ciera in a parking lot tonight, and thought to myself it’s been a while since we’ve had an A Body at CC. But then […] -
QOTD: What Was The Greatest Drive You Ever Took?
Posted on September 24, 2018 | 60 CommentsIf all goes to plan, by the time you read this I will have returned to the US from my two week trip to Europe. I will have landed in […] -
QOTD: What Car Did Mister Rogers Drive?
Posted on September 15, 2018 | 55 CommentsIf you grew up in the States after 1969, you probably remember Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, as I surely do. There’s a -
Question of the Day: When Did Cars Become Modern?
Posted on September 7, 2018 | 155 CommentsIn my recent COAL, I mentioned that our 1993 Corolla still seems like a contemporary car when I look at its design and specifications from today’s perspecctive. -
QOTD: What Is Your Favorite Generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Posted on September 6, 2018 | 81 CommentsS-Class—this series name has long denoted the flagship models from Mercedes-Benz. Some of the best cars to ever wear the 3-pointed star have been a part of the S-Class line-up, […] -
QOTD: Would You Buy A Modern Compact Pickup Truck?
Posted on August 21, 2018 | 87 CommentsPaul’s CC on the Ranchero highlights an interesting hole in the modern American truck market: there are currently no small pickup models available from any manufacturer. Fortunately, customers yearning for […] -
QOTD: What Engine Is The Most Resilient and Unfazed By Abuse and Neglect?
Posted on August 10, 2018 | 155 CommentsMy post earlier today on the 1973 Plymouth Road Runner I dished some praise on the ability of the Chrysler slant six and 318 (5.2 liter) V8 to withstand all […] -
COAL QOTD: What Should Jim’s New/Next Car Be?
Posted on July 22, 2018 | 124 Comments(First Posted December 21, 2014, I decided to rerun this one as well since some of you weren’t here the first time this COAL series ran, this was kind of […] -
QOTD: Would You Consider Buying a New Peugeot or Citroen in the US in 2026?
Posted on July 18, 2018 | 129 CommentsUnless you live in a cave (which is a distinct possibility with a few of our readers, no offense intended) you’ve undoubtedly heard that PSA (Peugeot, Citroen, DS) is planning […] -
QOTD: So What’s Your Summer Automotive Project?
Posted on July 7, 2018 | 42 CommentsThanks to only two rental turnovers this summer, I have more time and I’m knee deep into my Promaster van conversion. The electric system (under the bed) is working, and […]
![QOTD: Van or Pickup – Which Would You Use For This Situation? Before I jump into this, I will freely admit what I am about to outline is definitely a first world dilemma. There is no right or wrong answer for this […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IMG_0418.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: It’s Not Only Deer Season, But Unicorn Season; What Unicorn Are You Wanting To Find? The automotive kingdom has, in theory at least, a wide variety of unicorns. With deer season looming for those of us in certain locales, let’s extend this hunting season to […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/unicorn.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![CC Outtake/QOTD: 1998 Ford Windstar Northwoods & 1980 Datsun 200B Aspen GL – Stumble Across A Forgotten Limited Edition Lately? Forgotten special editions are kind of my bag. I’ve written 21 different articles on various obscure limited-run models that have been lost to time and there are a few more […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/datsun-200b-aspen-gl.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: Would You take the Buick or the Mystery Car? Earlier this summer, my wife and I were on a nice long walk in the summer in the evening. While on the walk, we went past this house, which of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20180724_104343.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![Auto-Biography/QOTD: I Worked at a Gas Station Like This Solo at Age 15 – What Was Your First Job? vintage snapshot from Dave Gelinas’ collection I was fifteen in the fall of 1968 and heard that the older brother of my friend was quitting his Saturday job at the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DG-gas-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: What’s Your GM FWD A-Body Story – Doesn’t Everyone Have One? I walked by a pristine Olds Ciera in a parking lot tonight, and thought to myself it’s been a while since we’ve had an A Body at CC. But then […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/CC-23-019-tile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


![QOTD: What Is Your Favorite Generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class? S-Class—this series name has long denoted the flagship models from Mercedes-Benz. Some of the best cars to ever wear the 3-pointed star have been a part of the S-Class line-up, […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/S-Class-main-image.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: Would You Buy A Modern Compact Pickup Truck? Paul’s CC on the Ranchero highlights an interesting hole in the modern American truck market: there are currently no small pickup models available from any manufacturer. Fortunately, customers yearning for […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/courierfuture.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: What Engine Is The Most Resilient and Unfazed By Abuse and Neglect? My post earlier today on the 1973 Plymouth Road Runner I dished some praise on the ability of the Chrysler slant six and 318 (5.2 liter) V8 to withstand all […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/225-slant-six.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![COAL QOTD: What Should Jim’s New/Next Car Be? (First Posted December 21, 2014, I decided to rerun this one as well since some of you weren’t here the first time this COAL series ran, this was kind of […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/300CInt.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: Would You Consider Buying a New Peugeot or Citroen in the US in 2026? Unless you live in a cave (which is a distinct possibility with a few of our readers, no offense intended) you’ve undoubtedly heard that PSA (Peugeot, Citroen, DS) is planning […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/peugeot-3008_overseas_07.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)
![QOTD: So What’s Your Summer Automotive Project? Thanks to only two rental turnovers this summer, I have more time and I’m knee deep into my Promaster van conversion. The electric system (under the bed) is working, and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Promaster-7-7-18.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1)


